Discover Littlehampton's picturesque coastal charm, boasting a stunning shoreline of sand and shingle beaches. The Environment Agency consistently rates the bathing water quality as Good, making it an ideal spot for a refreshing summer dip. With the South Coast's warm waters, you can expect a pleasant water temperature of around 18°C during the peak summer months.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Littlehampton (Arun) & surrounds
Rural Retreats
From £385
Tucked away down a single track road and on the grounds of the owners’ property, Hope Cottage is set in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. This stylish bolthole is the pe...
Rural Retreats
From £456
Escape to Inkpen Cottage, a beautifully restored Grade II listed retreat set amongst the rolling countryside of East Sussex. Perfect for two, this charming hideaway combines his...
Rural Retreats
From £542
A contemporary, open-plan studio property with bi-fold doors opening on to a secluded garden, paved terrace and hot tub. Situated in a quaint village at the foot of the South Do...
Rural Retreats
From £840
Set amongst the olive trees in a secluded, quiet and peaceful location, Olive Tree House is a unique, oak clad, romantic bolt hole boasting stunning rural views. The village of ...
Rural Retreats
From £1,004
This beautiful country cottage situated in a secluded and peaceful setting boasts stunning rural views. The village of Ripe can be reached on foot, while historic Lewes and the ...
Rural Retreats
From £601
A beautiful detached oast house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms situated within easy reach of local amenities in a very quiet yet accessible location close to Bewl Water and...
Rural Retreats
From £687
Cherrystone Barn is a bespoke oak framed barn, beautifully refurbished in a contemporary style while retaining many of its original features, and providing a state of the art bo...
Rural Retreats
From £466
This fine terraced cottage lies in the picturesque village of Amberley, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in England. Situated at the foot of the South Downs...
The shoreline consists primarily of sand & shingle. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is clean and fully compliant with safety directives. It regularly meets bacterial limits under standard environmental conditions.
Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.
Southern Water Services Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Arun area.
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